Author: Soccerhuz
Arsenal summer transfer activity has taken a major leap forward with the arrival of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in London to complete his long-anticipated move to the Emirates Stadium, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The 26-year-old Spain international is set to become Arsenal’s first marquee signing of the summer window, with the Gunners beating off competition from Europe’s elite to land one of La Liga’s standout midfielders. Sources indicate the total fee will reach around €65 million (£55m), slightly above Zubimendi’s €60 million (£51.7m) release clause. The payment will reportedly be structured in installments to maintain the…
Alexander Isak’s two-word comment about Martin Odegaard could give Arsenal the edge as they continue their long pursuit of the Newcastle forward. The Gunners have been linked with the Swedish striker for years, even before his £63million move to the Magpies from Real Sociedad in 2022. Odegaard, who was on loan from Real Madrid, and Isak were team-mates at Sociedad during the 2019/20 season. The pair struck up a strong relationship on and off the pitch, with Isak even branding Odegaard his “best friend” in the team Speaking during their season together, Isak said: “We have a very good contact…
Chelsea have reignited their interest in Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz and continue to monitor his situation according to reports. The Blues have already signed Liam Delap for £30m from Ipswich, and more new faces are expected to follow the striker through the door at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are looking to sign a versatile attacker, left winger and centre back to bolster Enzo Maresca’s squad ahead of next season. A striker was the main priority this summer and the Blues moved quickly to sign Delap, and attention now turns to bringing a winger in. Following the departure of Jadon Sancho, Chelsea…
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has championed several changes to the professional game during his tenure, and a few months ago went on record stating he believes the league could benefit from shortening games to 40 minutes. It seems he has one rather famous supporter who believes the NBA should consider that, along with another big rule change: LeBron James. Speaking on his Mind The Game podcast with Steve Nash, James expressed his view that the league could borrow from FIBA rules for the better. Specifically he seemed open to the idea of 40-minute games and changing the NBA goaltending rule…
The Serbian striker failed to reach an agreement last autumn for a contract renewal, with his current deal expiring in 2026. In the meantime, the club has decided to focus on other players, reducing the former Fiorentina man to a secondary role — as also seen in the Club World Cup debut. Milan, and especially Max Allegri, are keeping an eye on the situation and exploring the intentions of the player and his entourage. This morning’s edition of Tuttosport attempts to clarify Dusan Vlahovic’s situation. There is no shortage of interest in Juventus’ number 9. Both in January and in…
Viktor Gyokeres is ‘edging closer’ to joining Arsenal and has told friends and family he expects to join the Premier League side, according to reports. Sporting CP goal machine Gyokeres is one of two strikers Arsenal are considering signing this summer The Gunners are also interested in signing RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who appears to be the club’s number-one choice ahead of Gyokeres. With Leipzig holding firm on their £70–90million asking price, Mikel Arteta’s side could turn their full focus to signing the Swedish international from Portuguese champions Sporting. The former Coventry City striker scored 54 goals in 52 games…
Arsenal have a coaching vacancy they need to fill, which could open up the chance for Jack Wilshere to make his return to the club. The Gunners are set for some changes in the coaching staff this summer, with Mikel Arteta set to lose a trusted member of his backroom staff. Carlos Cuesta is set to leave Arsenal to join Parma as their new head coach, kickstarting a new challenge for the Spaniard. While it means that Arsenal lose one of their most valuable members of the coaching team, that could line up a pretty popular return to the club.…
The NBA is in shock after the stunning sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. Mark Walter’s reported $10 billion purchase—some sources say it could be as high as $12 billion—from the Buss family isn’t just a record for basketball. It’s the biggest price tag ever attached to any sports franchise, anywhere. Which other teams is Mark Walter involved with? But Walter’s name is hardly new in the sports world. The low-profile billionaire is already a key figure behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, the WNBA’s LA Sparks, the U.S. women’s pro hockey league, the Billie Jean King Cup, Cadillac’s Formula 1…
As the Los Angeles Lakers start to build around Luka Doncic instead of LeBron James, they are expected to add a complementary forward, although one executive might prevent it from happening. The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of a complete overhaul. Last season, they traded for superstar Luka Doncic, who is expected to be the face of the franchise for the next decade, and on June 18, the Buss family sold their majority stake to the Guggenheim Group for $10 billion. In Hollywood, the Lakers are far from the only star to get a facelift, but theirs might…
Historic Transition in NBA Ownership In a landmark moment for the NBA, Luka Doncic found himself at the epicenter of a significant shift in basketball history. The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the league’s most storied franchises, officially completed a record-breaking sale to a new ownership group spearheaded by Mark Walter for an astounding $10 billion. This monumental transaction not only marks a new era for the franchise but also signifies the end of the Buss family’s longstanding stewardship, a reign that has shaped the team’s identity and legacy for decades. The Buss family has been synonymous with the Lakers…